diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm
index 94aca411be..eb4b8236d3 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm
@@ -2153,7 +2153,7 @@ All effects don't start immediately, but rather get worse over time; the rate is
 	color = "#ffffc9"
 	boozepwr = 50
 	quality = DRINK_FANTASTIC
-	taste_description = "Tastes like...duty and responsibility?"
+	taste_description = "duty and responsibility"
 	glass_icon_state = "commander_and_chief"
 	glass_name = "Commander and Chief"
 	glass_desc = "The gems of this majestic chalice represent the departments and their Heads."
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
index af6a65ebe1..1fd8ef0448 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 		color = bloodtype_to_color(data["blood_type"])
 		if(data["blood_type"] == "SY")
 			name = "Synthetic Blood"
-			taste_description = "oily"
+			taste_description = "oil"
 
 		if(data["blood_type"] == "X*")
 			name = "Xenomorph Blood"
@@ -83,12 +83,12 @@
 
 		if(data["blood_type"] == "BUG")
 			name = "Insect Blood"
-			taste_description = "greasy"
+			taste_description = "grease"
 			pH = 7.25
 
 		if(data["blood_type"] == "L")
 			name = "Lizard Blood"
-			taste_description = "spicy"
+			taste_description = "something spicy"
 			pH = 6.85